Energy & Sustainability Connections Newsletter — October 2024
Mintz Project Analysts Francesca Barasch and Grace Adebogun contributed to this edition of the newsletter.
A Note from the Editors
Energy & Sustainability Connections brings the latest developments in energy investing, legal insights, company activity, and industry events straight to your inbox. This month’s edition includes:
- Legal Feature:
Offshore Wind Projects at Risk Despite Wins in First Circuit
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- Client Feature:
This month, we are excited to feature Mantel Capture, which recently closed a $30 million Series A round that will accelerate the development of its carbon capture materials and systems to remove CO2 from flue emissions in heavy industrial sectors.
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- M&A Activity:
Read about the latest M&A activity in the energy and sustainability space.
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- Washington Update:
Our October Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers the unveiling of the EPA and AmeriCorps’ Environmental Justice Climate Corps (EJCC) Program, the 2024 Better Buildings Initiative progress report, Congressional activity related to energy issues, a DOE funding opportunity for wave energy, and opportunities under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act.
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- Litigation Updates:
Read the latest litigation news in the energy and sustainability space.
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- Compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act:
Read about your requirements under the CTA, which may include filing a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).
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- Event Highlights:
Don’t miss exciting events happening soon, including the 2024 Cleantech Open Northeast Regional Finals Awards & Showcase and the ACT Direct Air Capture Academy Bootcamp.
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- Energy Funding Matrix:
ML Strategies and Mintz have developed a matrix of federal grant, loan, and financing programs to help you leverage federal dollars in your clean and renewable energy efforts.
Learn more here >>
We would also like to remind our readers that you can always ask us anything at mintzedge.com/ask-anything/. We built the MintzEdge website as a resource for entrepreneurs and investors, and hope that all of you take advantage of the site and see how it can help you.
Energy and Sustainability Team — Built For This Moment
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Authors
Thomas R. Burton, III
Member / Chair, Energy & Sustainability Practice
Tom Burton has helped to shape the clean energy industry by drawing on his passion for innovation. As a Mintz attorney, Tom counsels investors, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 100 companies. He also guides start-up organizations and accelerators to foster the next generation of energy leaders.
Sahir Surmeli
Member / Co-chair, Energy & Sustainability Practice
Sahir Surmeli is a Mintz business counselor who advises companies, boards, entrepreneurs, investment banks, and venture and private equity investors as they build and grow companies. He handles public offerings, 144A and private financings, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
Xandy Walsh
Associate
Xandy’s practice focuses on corporate and transactional matters, specifically focused on private equity and venture capital transactions, energy and infrastructure projects, and general corporate matters. He works with companies in a range of industries and leverages his prior experience as an energy regulator working with clients in the energy industry.